Men of the Sea Series by Eliza Knight

How could anything considered sinful feel so good? That is what Miss Corinne Claymore asked herself as she gave into the titillating suggestions of Captain Ryder Montgomery. Corinne never knew what she was getting into with her innocent flirtations with Ryder. Scandal ensues as they are discovered in an amorous embrace in the gardens at Lady Covington's ball. Corinne finds herself not only married to Ryder, but abandoned. A short letter tells her he will be gone for several years... moreHow could anything considered sinful feel so good? That is what Miss Corinne Claymore asked herself as she gave into the titillating suggestions of Captain Ryder Montgomery. Corinne never knew what she was getting into with her innocent flirtations with Ryder. Scandal ensues as they are discovered in an amorous embrace in the gardens at Lady Covington's ball. Corinne finds herself not only married to Ryder, but abandoned. A short letter tells her he will be gone for several years. Eight years pass while Ryder is on a secret mission for the Prince Regent. He only returns at hearing the news of his brother's death, making him the new Earl of Stafford. His love and passion for Corinne have not waned. In fact, remembering their nights of pleasure has been the only thing that's kept him sane on his dangerous journey. But she has changed much, filled now with bitterness and the fear of being deserted again. Ryder must woo her back to him and soothe her fears, all while discovering how his brother died and who may be at fault. It will be a treacherous adventure, but one consumed with building trust and love while enjoying carnal pleasures. less

Captain Nathaniel Cruise always puts duty first. But a beautiful woman tempts him from his duties to pursue more? pleasurable diversions. Beyond her physical charms, Lady Blackburn has wit and intelligence. He'll have to stay one step ahead of the seductive widow to keep from falling under her spell. Lady Juliette Blackburn knows what she wants and she wants Captain Cruise. A wealthy widow in her own right, she decides to take her love life into her own hands... moreCaptain Nathaniel Cruise always puts duty first. But a beautiful woman tempts him from his duties to pursue more? pleasurable diversions. Beyond her physical charms, Lady Blackburn has wit and intelligence. He'll have to stay one step ahead of the seductive widow to keep from falling under her spell. Lady Juliette Blackburn knows what she wants and she wants Captain Cruise. A wealthy widow in her own right, she decides to take her love life into her own hands. However, at every turn, the man of her dreams runs away from her. She'll have to keep up a subtle chase to discreetly reel him in. Despite their mutual attraction, something darker pulls them together, threatening both their lives. Together they'll fight the villain and perhaps along the way, Juliette's captain will surrender? to love. less

HER CAPTAIN DARES ALL (Regency romance novella) is the third book in the Men of the Sea Series.Pursued by kidnappers, Lady Tessa Woodward is running for her life. When handsome Captain Jeremy Williams comes to her rescue in the backstreets of Paris, she persuades him to help her escape France and return to her home in England. Captain Jeremy Williams is captivated by Lady Tessa's fiery nature and agrees to give her passage aboard his ship... moreHER CAPTAIN DARES ALL (Regency romance novella) is the third book in the Men of the Sea Series.Pursued by kidnappers, Lady Tessa Woodward is running for her life. When handsome Captain Jeremy Williams comes to her rescue in the backstreets of Paris, she persuades him to help her escape France and return to her home in England. Captain Jeremy Williams is captivated by Lady Tessa's fiery nature and agrees to give her passage aboard his ship. Once on board, his desire grows and soon reveals a sensual side to the woman he can’t deny. But when danger threatens his lady, will the captain dare all to save her? Excerpt from Chapter One Paris, 1822 Tessa raced through the busy Paris streets, dodging pedestrians and horses. As thick skirts tangled in her legs, she grappled with her gown and petticoats, lifting them away from her ankles. The cool evening air whipped up her skirts, anyone watching could catch a glimpse of her stocking clad legs. But she didn’t care a fig about propriety right now. She needed to get away. She needed to run. How could she escape the evil that chased her? Why wouldn’t anyone stop to help? Each person she passed looked on, ignoring her plight. She couldn’t risk stopping to ask for help. Judging from their indifferent expressions, the people would not assist her in any case. Her shoes pinched her toes as she ran. Slippers certainly weren’t ideal for this race. She tripped over a crack in the cobblestone and lurched forward. Bracing her arms for a fall, she scrambled to catch her bearings, and crossed herself when she didn’t tumble. The waning light made it harder to see where she was headed. The gas street lamps had yet to be lit and dusk was well on its way. Soon she wouldn’t be able to see anything in front of her. Where would she go then? Ragged breaths wracked her body in spurts, and her heart pounded in tune with the relentless feet hitting the pavement behind her. Why were they after her? Fear chilled her to the bones and had her heart in a death grip. Her mouth was dry, and her lips felt like they might crack. She bit the inside of her cheek and willed herself to go on. She couldn’t stop now. There was no telling what they wanted from her, and if she’d even survive to find out. Taking a sharp turn at an intersection, she hurried to duck into the nearest alley. She pitched headlong into near blackness and ran to the end of the alley. Brick walls surrounded her on three sides. And the fourth side—that would only end in her capture. Read the other novellas in the Men of the Sea series!Book One: HER CAPTAIN RETURNSBook Two: HER CAPTAIN SURRENDERS less